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will be Habitat for Humanity. Register by Jan 9. $17 members, $20 non-members, $25 walk-ins. Security Bank, 510 E. Monroe. For more info or to register, call 725-8500.
Parrot Head Party Jan 8, 7-9pm, Wings Etc. and the Parrot Heads in Lincolnland are hosting a Parrot Head Party Karaoke and great door prizes. Free. Wings, Etc., 2315 N. Dirksen Parkway. For more info, call 415-7431.
Quickbooks Course Jan 13-14, 8:30am-4pm, Lincoln Land Community College’s Capital City Training Center is offering a QuickBooks 2008 course. The two-day course will cover setting up inventory, selling the product,invoicing, processing payments, and creating reports and graphs.Participants will learn how to use QuickBooks for entering and paying bills,doing payroll, customizing forms, and more. $275 textbooks included. LLCC’s Capital City Training Center, 130 West Mason. For more info, call 782-7436.
Quilt Owners Clinic Jan 10, 9pm-12am, Bring your treaured quilts. Quilt show producer Rita Barber Church will lead in identifying patterns, sharing heritage and giving tips, plus share items from her own collection. $25 per person. $45 for two. Blackburn College, Carlinville. For more info, call 800-233-3550, ext. 5550 or go to www.blackburn.edu.
Sausage Gravy & Biscuit Breakfast Jan 10, 7-10am, Join in on good food and fellowship at the Sausage Gravy & Biscuit Breakfast. Free will offering. Wesley United Methodist Church, Decatur. For more info, call 429-2113.
Sex Addicts Anonymous For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelve-step meetings on M & Th evenings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where you can be reached. Contact [email protected].
Video Presentation on Obesity Jan 14, 7:30pm, Video presentation: “Diet Fads, Fantasies and Facts: What Really Works and Why.” Starring Jeff Novick, MS, RD, LD, LN According to Jeff Novick, “Obesity will soon become the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.” Lincoln Library, Carnegie Room North, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 787-0014.
Wood Carving Workshop Jan 10, Master woodcarver Bill McAllister introduces tools and techniques to beginners with clay, offers guidance and inspiration to those already carving (bring projects).$25 per person. $45 for two. Blackburn College, Spriingfield. For more info, call 800-233-3550, ext. 5550 or go to www.blackburn.edu.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
“The Questions Posed by Seekers”. Jan 11, 10:30am, Rev. Martin Woulfe will invite members, friends and guests to pose their questions about Unitarian Universalism, be they liturgical, theological or historical.Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd. For more info, call 585-9550.
Divining the Body Beginning Jan 14, Every Wed, 7- 9pm, Pat Meeter takes participants on a journey starting inward, a brave, gentle step within where one finds the Divine. The compassion we learn will carrying on into our daily lives. Love offering and donation. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For more info, call 523-5897 or go to www.unityofspringfield.com.
Empowering the Spirit Jan 11, 2-4pm, Judith Corvin Blackburn, LCSW, will use the exercises from her book, “Empowering the Spirit,” to tap into participants’ innermost essence to emerge with tools and insights for life. $20 materials fee/love offering for participation. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For more info, call 523-5897 or go to www.unityofspringfield.com.
Gearing Up for 2009 Through April 4, Unity is offering a series of classes and events designed to empower, unleash and enlighten your inner compass in facing this challenging new year. Love offering/donation. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For more info, call 523-5897 or go to www.unityofspringfield.com.
The Lesters In Concert Jan 11, 6pm, Enjoy a evening of praise with The Lesters from St. Louis, Mo. Living Faith baptist Church, Sherman. For more info, call 787-7312.
POLITICS
Drinking Coffee Liberally First and Third Saturdays, 9am, Enjoy coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. Free. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 391-0101
Drinking Liberally Every Thurs, 6;30pm, Share some drinks and discussion with fellow progressives. Free. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington. For more info, e-mail [email protected]
HISTORY
All of Us Are Related, Each of Us is Unique Through Jan 11, Featuring an 18-panel exhibition. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. Free.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Free Exercise Class Every Mon, Tu, and Thu, Through Apr 23, 5:30-6:15pm, Different high impact DVD workouts such as Biggest Loser, Hip-Hop Abs and Turbo Jam. Free. West Side Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane. For more info, call 793-2800 or go to www.wschurch.org/aerobics.
Harlem Globetrotters Jan 13, 7pm, See the basketball wizardry of the Harlem Globetrotters. Featuring Special K Daley, Scooter Christiansen, Hi-Lite Bruton, Ant Atkinson, Blenda Rodriguez and El Gat Melendez. $18. Prairie Capitol Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza. For more info, call 788-8800 or go to www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
New Midwest Pro- Wrestling Jan 10, 7-9pm, New Midwest Pro-wrestling hosts Broken Promises wrestling event. $5 in advance, $8 at door. American Center, 1501 E. Griffiths. For more information, call 816-2112. Purchase tickets at Newage Tattoo and Body Piercing, 2915 S. Macarthur Blvd.
